Shekinah

“Even when the world seems to stop, threatening to crumble, and the hour feels dark as the siren rings … it isn’t a crime to feel joy.”
― Rebecca Ross, Divine Rivals

“If you find it difficult, it's because it contains something that is new to you. Every difficult book offers us a brand-new challenge.”
― Sōsuke Natsukawa, The Cat Who Saved Books

“It's not charity," I snap. "He cares about me--and I care about him!"

Warner nods, unimpressed. "You should get a dog, love. I hear they share much the same qualities.”
― Tahereh Mafi, Ignite Me

“because there’s no joy in it and you cannot convince me otherwise. I can’t comprehend living to work, but then I’m afraid of working just to live.”
― Jessica George, Maame